Uganda: URA to Deploy Drones On Smugglers At Border Points

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) will not leave even a rat squeeze through to evade taxes and the latest after the hullabaloo over EFRIS is the deployment of surveillance drones… Read more »

Uganda: Lukaya Devastated By Floods - Community Appeals for Urgent Help

Lukaya town in Uganda lies in ruins after devastating floods ripped through the community. Blamed on clogged waterways and environmental neglect, the floodwaters have brought… Read more »

Uganda: Leaders Warn Against Hiding People With Disabilities During Census

With only a few days left until the census night, leaders in the Wakiso district have urged the population to include individuals with disabilities in the enumeration exercise. Read more »

Africa: World Health Organization Advises Updated Vaccine Composition to Tackle SARS-CoV-2 Evolution

In a recent update from the World Health Organization (WHO), it has been highlighted that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, continues to circulate and evolve, posing… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Takes Strides in Fight Against HIV/Aids

Dr. Daniel Byamukama, the head of HIV Prevention at Uganda AIDS Commission has shed light on the nation's ongoing battle against HIV/AIDS. Read more »

Uganda: 70 Arrested in Major Crackdown On Kira, Namugongo Criminals

Police have successfully apprehended 70 suspects in a coordinated operation targeting criminal activity along the northern bypass and surrounding areas within Kiira Road and… Read more »

Uganda: Police to Extend Canine Services to 13 More Districts

The Uganda Police Force has said that it will soon extend canine services to 13 more districts. Read more »

Uganda: How Flooding, Landslides Are Soaking and Submerging Economy

One of the most immediate economic impacts of flooding and landslides is the destruction of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, buildings, and utilities. Read more »

East Africa: Uganda At Risk of Catastrophic Flooding As Kenya and Tanzania Struggle

The Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi has called on the government to provide an update to Ugandans regarding their preparedness to prevent a potential climatic catastrophe… Read more »

Uganda: Alarming Number of Premature Deaths Linked to Air Pollution, Nema Warns

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has expressed deep concern about the alarming number of premature deaths attributed to air pollution. Read more »

Uganda: Concerns Rise As Political Parties Inflate Membership Numbers Ahead of 2026 Polls

With the countdown to the 2026 polls underway, political parties in Uganda are intensifying their recruitment efforts, aiming to bolster their ranks ahead of the elections. Read more »

Uganda: Census - Govt Declares Friday Public Holiday

The government has declared Friday May 10 a public holiday to enable citizens to fully participate in the sixth National Housing and Population Census. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Held Captive in Myanmar Freed

Some of the Ugandans who had been held captive by rebels in Myanmar have been freed, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has said. Read more »

Uganda: Speaker Among Presses for Expedited Repair On Karuma Bridge

Parliament has urged the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to prioritise and expedite the repair work on Karuma Bridge to minimize delays faced by road users during the… Read more »

Uganda: Urgent Repairs for Karuma Bridge

Heavy rains have revealed a hidden threat on a vital Ugandan artery - the Karuma Bridge. Though no surface cracks were found, the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) discovered… Read more »

Uganda: Kabaka Still Abroad for Treatment - Mayiga

Many, especially on social media had pressed Katikkiro Mayiga to address concerns regarding the Kabaka's whereabouts. Read more »

Uganda: National Census - Ugandans in Diaspora to Be Counted Digitally, Says UBOS

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has revealed that Ugandans living abroad will be recorded during the forthcoming national census. Read more »

Uganda: Prime Minister Nabbanja Commits to Youth Investment

Prime Minister Robina Nabbanja of Uganda has announced plans to prioritize investment in the country's youth, particularly those who have undergone training at the Presidential… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Legislators Call On Religious Leaders to Condemn Corruption Amid Orthodox Easter Celebrations

As Orthodox Christians gathered at St. Paul's Orthodox Church in Namungoona, Kampala, to celebrate Easter, Ugandan legislators seized the opportunity to urge religious leaders to… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Rejects U.S. Blame for Attack On DRC Displaced Camp

The Rwandan government has rejected blame for Friday's attack on internally displaced people's camp in the eastern DR Congo city of Goma. Read more »

Uganda: National Population Census - Ugandans Urged to Give Accurate Information

Uganda is on the cusp of its sixth national census, but this time with a twist: it's going digital! Scheduled to begin on May 9th, 2024, the 10-day exercise aims to gather… Read more »

Uganda: Homeless to Be Counted During Census, Says Ubos

Uganda Bureau of Statistics(UBOS) has said the homeless will also be counted during the forthcoming national housing and population census. Read more »

Uganda: Sanctions - I've No Pussycat in UK, Says Speaker Among

The Speaker of Parliament, Ms Anita Among, says sanctions the UK slapped her with are politically motivated and whatever the case, she has nothing to lose because he does not even… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Overwhelmingly Feel Climate Change Impact, Report Finds

A new report by Twaweza reveals a stark reality: 86% of Ugandans acknowledge the impacts of climate change in their daily lives. The report highlights not only the consequences but… Read more »

Uganda: Govt to Start Paying Ex-Rebels This Month, Shs5.1bn Earmarked

Government will next week start paying pay ex-combatants of West Nile Bank Front(WNBF) to a tune of shs5.1 billion. Read more »